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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
SPECIAL REPORT: Archbishop Costelloe calls on new Bunbury Bishop to emulate St Joseph
Newly minted Bunbury Bishop George Kolodziej SDS, 56, was born in Dobra, Poland, and has been the Superior of the Salvatorians in Australia since October 2018.
My relationship with Jesus must be the foundation of all I do,” says new Bunbury Bishop
In an exclusive interview for The Record, Bunbury Bishop-elect Fr George Kolodziej SDS speaks about his vocation, his homeland, challenges and his experience in the field of psychology.
Church welcomes appointment of new Bishop of Bunbury
Pope Francis has appointed Perth-based priest, Fr George Kolodziej SDS, to be the fifth Bishop of Bunbury.
Archbishop Costelloe commissions Perth and Bunbury World Youth Day pilgrims
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has reminded some 200 delegates from Perth and Bunbury who are travelling to World Youth in Portugal, not to fall into the trap of creating the Jesus that suits us.
Bishop Holohan shares his joy as shepherd of Bunbury
As the longest serving Bishop in Australia, Bunbury Bishop Gerard Holohan has last week highlighted that he has been inspired by the priests, especially those ministering in more distant and isolated parishes, and also grateful for their welcome. Pope Francis has officially accepted his resignation as the fourth Bishop of Bunbury, announcing Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has Apostolic Administrator.
New Bunbury priest Nathan Barrie called to have the ‘stench of the flock’
Speaking during the Mass of ordination to the priesthood of St Charles Seminary formed Nathan Barrie, Bunbury Bishop Gerard Holohan told the new priest that the effectiveness of his ministry will depend upon his having ‘the stench of the flock’ – quoting the image envisioned by Pope Francis.
Bishop Gerard Holohan 2023 Easter Message: As we draw upon his power, we are strengthened in the face of challenges, sufferings and adversity
In his 2023 Easter Message, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton says that to lose hope altogether, and to give up on life, is surely one of the saddest fates than can befall any human being.
“And yet, it seems, there is a spreading hopelessness, an emptiness, in our society which should concern us.”
Bishop Gerard Holohan: Christmas reminds us of who we are
In his 2022 Christmas Message, Bunbury Bishop Gerard Holohan says that sharing in God’s nature, we have become adopted sons and daughters of God and brothers and sisters of Christ. We are ‘new creations’. All who, through Baptism, are human by nature and divine by adoption, are members of God’s family, the Church.
Deacon Nathan called to serve the people of God and be an instrument of peace
29-year-old Nathan Barrie has been ordained a Deacon at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Bunbury with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Gerard Holohan and clergy from both the Bunbury Diocese and Archdiocese of Perth.
Nathan keen to be a tangible source of Jesus
After attending St Joseph’s Primary Bunbury and then Newton Moore College, 29-year-old Nathan has this week recalled in a special interview that he first started thinking about a vocation to the priesthood in 2011.
Nathan will be ordained a Deacon by Bishop Gerard Holohan at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Bunbury, this Friday 8 October at 7pm.
